HOME PROFILE: Charming home is comfortable, flexible

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Atop a rise against a prettily treed backdrop and great landscaping is a spacious Colonial that is the essence of comfort and flexibility. The bonus: this is one good-looking home — inside and out!

ADDRESS: 8 Appleton Lane, Boxford

BEDROOMS: 4

BATHROOMS: 3 full

LIVING SPACE: 3,678 sq. ft.

PRICE: $749,000

Atop a rise against a prettily treed backdrop and great landscaping is a spacious Colonial that is the essence of comfort and flexibility. The bonus: this is one good-looking home — inside and out!

Outside, for example, ample cleared space for sports and general “play” time that includes expanses of rolling lawn — is bordered by well-established trees and plantings. An outdoor shower in a prettily designed courtyard is guaranteed to be a favorite among the younger set.

Did I mention that this home (with a three-car garage) is on two acres at the end of a cul de sac and it has pond rights? Nice … and that’s only the beginning.

Now inside …

Tile flooring and double crown molding with deep dentil trim (in a natural finish) in the formal front entry is the first clue that this home does both tradition and comfort effortlessly.

An attractive nearby den/office has the same millwork (window and door casings plus a detailed chair rail) along with built-in bookcases with open- and closed shelving. Two deep closets are another plus as is the gleaming hardwood flooring.

French doors open into the huge living room with more beautiful door and window casings. Double crown molding with dentil trim and deep detailed bump boards feel appropriate in this room that is large enough for a grand piano and seating.

Another set of multi-glass paned French doors lead to a large formal dining room that seats eight-to-10 easily. A detailed chair rail, crown molding with dentil trim are additional accents.

Then, for a tad bit of extra charm, a swinging door opens into an impressive kitchen.

Running almost front-to-back, the kitchen is truly the heart of this home in so many ways. One, this is a graciously large space that welcomes lingering. Maybe it’s the wide three-bay window area (with a view overlooking the yard) where a table for four-to-six fits comfortably or that there is more than ample room for a center island where even more folks can gather.

An abundance of cabinetry including a pantry cupboard and desk space lines the U-shaped working area. Recessed ceiling lights insure that “shadows” are non-existent.

With its exposed beams and soaring height — it’s at least 16-feet high at the peak — the cathedral ceiling in the family room should be “the” showstopper but it has competition: a floor-to-ceiling brick front fireplace with a gas stove insert. The wood-beam mantel is a rustic touch. What is even more remarkable about this massive room is that despite its size, the ambiance is warm and inviting.

Incidentally, this level has a full bathroom, too. The step-in shower with a frameless glass door also has a subway tile surround and a “pebble” tile floor. Bead board wainscoting is quite attractive but an exposed brick wall section — it’s the back of the fireplace — is a scene stealer.

Let us not forget the first-floor laundry facilities that include full-size machines along with specialized hanging spaces.

Let’s keep going

Life of the second floor is impressive, too. The master suite, for example, is exceptionally large. The king-bed size sleeping chamber, which is carpeted, has an oversized walk-in closet.

An angled ceiling is delightful element in the en suite bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Of course, the long vanity that includes dressing/makeup table space is quite the convenience.

The remaining three bedrooms on this level are big, bigger and biggest and have excellent closet space. Two have double closets; the “smallest” a single.

The shared bathroom has a tub/shower combination and two sinks. Angled ceilings in this large (as in very) and bright room add character. By the way, a large linen closet is in the hallway.

And then …

Versatility is the hallmark of two large rooms in their own wing off the family room — it’s essentially over the garage. One room, for example, has built-in, cubbie-like shelving great for books, games or decorative displays. Eave wall storage is another plus.

The second room, which runs front-to-back and has hardwood flooring, is big and bright. A fabulous office, this large space could also be a wonderful exercise room or even a music room.

Angled ceilings in both rooms add architectural interest.

And in case you wondered if there is a basement, the answer is most assuredly: Yes and then some. In this residence, the basement is the footprint of the house!

Contact Dennis Marks of Keller Williams Realty at 978-337-6196 or by email: dennismarks@kw.com.